Travelling to Canada
If you require a visa to enter Canada, we advise you begin your application now.
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Visa application process
You likely need to apply for either a visitor visa (also known as a Temporary Resident Visa [TRV]) or an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter the country.
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To determine visa requirements to enter Canada, fill in this form on the Government of Canada website: https://ircc.canada.ca/english/visit/visas.asp
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Note that lawful residents of the US also have additional proof of status documentation that must be provided upon entry.
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Invitation letter
If you are applying for a TRV, we can provide a letter of invitation you can add as supplementary documentation. Please reach out to us with the following details:
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Full name (as it appears on your passport)
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Address (matching the address you will use in the visa application form)
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Institution
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Visa processing times
Visa processing times for Canada are lengthy. Processing times differ depending on country - you can check the estimating processing times in the link below. Official estimates can extend upwards of 5 months. These should be taken as highly conservative estimates and does not include lead times to schedule appointments.
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Check estimates of processing times here. Select 'temporary residence':
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COVID-19 entry requirements
Entry requirements may change in the coming months, including country-specific requirements. Please make sure you check the Government of Canada's requirements for entry: https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid
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